2022-08-16 Regular Meeting
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
City Council meetings are being conducted in a hybrid format with in -person and remote options
for attending, participating, and commenting. The public can make statements in this meeting
during public comment sections, including the public forum beginning at 6:20 pm.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
A. Pledge of Allegiance and Land Acknowledgement
Mayor Harris led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance and read the City’s Land
Acknowledgement statement.
B. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Shep Harris, Council Members Maurice Harris, Denise La Mere-Anderson,
Gillian Rosenquist, and Kimberly Sanberg
Staff present: City Manager Cruikshank, City Attorney Cisneros, Police Chief Green, Parks and
Recreation Director Birno, Recreation Coordinator Champa, Recreation
Supervisor Stutzman, Public Works Director Kieffer, City Planner Campbell, and
City Clerk Schyma
C. Present Parks and Recreation Junior Leader Volunteers with Recognition of Service
Recreation Director Birno, Recreation Coordinator Maddy Champa, Recreation
Coordinator, and Recreation Supervisor John Stutzman presented awards to the four
2022 Junior Leader Volunteers - Gabrielle Battles, Francis Garry-Skujins, Casper Smith,
and Lynn-Clara Tun.
D. Recognition of Chloride Reduction Leadership Award
Public Works Director Kieffer discussed the award.
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to approve the meeting agenda as submitted.
Motion carried 5-0.
August 16, 2022 – 6:30 pm
Council Chambers
Hybrid Meeting
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3. Consent Agenda
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to approve the Consent Agenda as revised:
removal of Item #3D1 - Approve Resolution No. 22-068 Accepting Donation of $2,000 From
H&R Block and Nextdoor Through the Golden Valley One Good Deed Organization for the Tool
Share Shed at the Golden Valley Community Garden at Medley Park.
Motion carried 5-0.
A. Approval of Check Register
B. Licenses:
1. General Business License – New and Used Vehicle Sales Licenses
C. Bids, Quotes and Contracts:
1. Approve Purchase of Five Public Safety Utility Interceptors
2. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Racially Conscious Collaboration
3. Approve Updated Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Hennepin County
Sheriff’s Office
4. Approve Contract with Belcom, Inc. for Investigative Services
D. Grants and Donations:
1. Approve Resolution No. 22-068 Accepting Donation of $2,000 From H&R Block and
Nextdoor Through the Golden Valley One Good Deed Organization for the Tool
Share Shed at the Golden Valley Community Garden at Medley Park
E. Receive and File June 2022 Quarterly Financial Reports
F. Approve Summary of Conclusion Regarding City Manager Performance Evaluation from
Closed Executive Session on August 16, 2022
G. Approve Items Related to Central Park West, LLC:
Adopt Resolution No. 22-069 Approval of Plat – Central Park West PUD No. 121
Third Addition
Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the PUD Permit for Central Park
West PUD No. 121 Amendment #5, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney
Approve the Assumption of the Development Agreement, First Amendment to
Development Agreement, and Consent to Exemption from Assumption for Central
Park West PUD No. 121
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3D1. Approve Resolution No. 22-068 Accepting Donation of $2,000 From H&R Block and
Nextdoor Through the Golden Valley One Good Deed Organization for the Tool Share
Shed at the Golden Valley Community Garden at Medley Park
The Council acknowledged the donation and discussed the ribbon cutting ceremony.
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Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to adopt Resolution No. 22-068 accepting an
additional donation from H&R Block and Nextdoor through the Golden Valley One Good Deed
organization for the addition of a new tool share shed, outdoor park furniture, planting tables ,
and community garden hand tools for the new Golden Valley Community Garden at Medley
Park.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
4. Public Hearing
A. Approve Ordinance No. 742 – Zoning Text Amendment - Regulation and Sale of
Tetrahydrocannabinol Products
City Planner Campbell presented the staff report
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing.
Cap O'Rourke, representing businesses that are currently selling THC items in Golden
Valley, thanked Council and staff for their work on this ordinance. He further stated that
he would like some clarification regarding “trace amounts” in the definition.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing
The Council consensus was to amend the ordinance language relating to the definition of
THC products.
Motion by Sanberg, Second by M. Harris to adopt Ordinance No. 742 Amending City
Code Sections 113-1: Definitions, 113-87: Summary Use Tables, and 113-92: Commercial
Zoning District with an amendment to Section 1 of the ordinance relating to the definition
of THC products to read:
THC Products: Any product that contains more than trace amounts of
tetrahydrocannabinol and that meets the requirements to be sold for human or animal
consumption under Minnesota Statutes, section 151.72, as may be amended from time to
time. Licensed product does not include medical cannabis as defined in Minnesota
Statutes, section 152.22, subdivision 6, as may be amended from time to time.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
5. Old Business
A.
6. New Business
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A. Consideration of Ordinances Related to the Licensing and Fee Schedule for the Sale of
Tetrahydrocannabinol Products
Second Consideration of Ordinance No. 741 Amending Chapter 16—Licensing to
Add Article XIX. Tetrahydrocannabinol Products
Approve Resolution No. 22-070 Authorizing Summary Publication of Ordinance
No. 741
First Consideration of Ordinance No. 743 - Amending the Master Fee Schedule to
Include Licensing Fees for Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Retail Establishments
City Attorney Cisneros discussed the staff report, timeline for license applications, and the
approval process.
Police Chief Green answered questions about public safety-related concerns regarding
THC retail establishments.
This item is eligible for public input.
Scott Farrel, representing Down in the Valley, thanked Council and staff for their work on
this ordinance and stated he is in favor of licensing THC retailers.
Cap O'Rourke, representing businesses that are currently selling THC items in Golden
Valley, thanked Council and staff for their work on this ordinance. He further stated that
he agrees with the text changes that were approved in Item #4A.
The Council consensus was to amend the ordinance language relating to the definition of
THC products.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to adopt second reading of Ordinance No.
741 amending Chapter 16—Licensing to add Article XIX. Tetrahydrocannabinol Products
with an amendment the definition of THC products to read:
THC Products: Any product that contains more than trace amounts of
tetrahydrocannabinol and that meets the requirements to be sold for human o r animal
consumption under Minnesota Statutes, section 151.72, as may be amended from time to
time. Licensed product does not include medical cannabis as defined in Minnesota
Statutes, section 152.22, subdivision 6, as may be amended from time to time.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by La Mere-Anderson to approve Resolution No. 22-070
authorizing summary publication of Ordinance No. 741.
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Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
Motion by Sanberg, Second by Rosenquist to adopt first reading of Ordinance No. 743
amending the Master Fee Schedule to include licensing fees for Tetrahydrocannabinol
(THC) Retail Establishments.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
B. Review of Council Calendar
Mayor Harris reviewed upcoming city meetings, events, and holiday closures.
C. Mayor and Council Communications
1. Other Committee/Meeting updates
7. Adjournment
Motion by Sanberg, Second by M. Harris to adjourn the meeting at 9:47 pm.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Theresa J. Schyma, City Clerk
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